Question

Jahlil is 6 inches shorter than 4 times his sister’s height. Jahlil’s height is 70 inches.

Answer 1

x = his sister's height = 19 inches

Explanation:

Let

x = his sister's height

Jahlil's height is given by the equation:

4x - 6 = 70

4x = 70 + 6

4x = 76

x = 76/4

x = 19 inches

x = his sister's height = 19 inches

Check:

4x - 6 = 70

4(19) - 6 = 70

76 - 6 = 70

70 = 70